Rockies' Jurrjens to start against Dodgers

Denver, CO (SportsNetwork.com) - The Colorado Rockies purchased the contract of pitcher Jair Jurrjens to start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.

Jurrjens, who was acquired in a trade from Cincinnati on Wednesday, will make
his first appearance in the majors since June 29, 2013 as a member of the
Orioles.

The right-hander, who was an All-Star in 2011 with the Braves, went 50-36 in
118 starts for Atlanta from 2008-12 and made three appearances for Baltimore
last season before he was sent to the minors in July.

Jurrjens went 2-3 with a 4.46 ERA in six starts this season for Triple-A
Louisville